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Weichert Sales Associate Named to REALTOR Magazine's 30 Under 30 Class Of 2015

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., the franchise division of Weichert, Realtors®, announced that Associate Broker Lawrence Wong from WEICHERT, REALTORS® – The Franzese Group in Brooklyn has been named to REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2015.

“The outpouring of support is better than I ever expected, and I’m honored to be part of such an elite class of real estate professionals,” said Wong. “Everyone thought I was crazy to get into the real estate business six years ago during the recession. Weichert provided so much support — from my office management to the tools, training and leads. It took some hard work, but being able to successfully help clients in an area where I was born and raised has been incredibly rewarding.”

Each year REALTOR Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry. It is an extensive process, requiring multiple essays and video submissions from its candidates. The REALTOR Magazine staff sorts through thousands of applications from candidates all over the world who are not only successful in the real estate business, but who have also demonstrated skill, creativity and leadership throughout their careers.

Since joining Weichert in 2009, Wong has quickly gained a strong knowledge of the intricacies of working with both homebuyers and sellers. In 2014, he closed over 40 units representing more than $30 million in sales volume. His sales skills have earned him numerous accolades including the 2014 Chairman’s Club Award, for which only 0.15 percent of Weichert-affiliated agents qualified. He has also been part of the Weichert President’s Club for the past four years and won the 2010 Rookie of the Year Award. Wong earned his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from New York City College of Technology (CUNY). Prior to his career in real estate, he worked as an Implementation Specialist for a computer software company.

“We couldn’t be prouder of Lawrence for achieving this significant honor,” said Anthony J. Franzese, broker/owner of WEICHERT, REALTORS® – The Franzese Group. “He came to our office with no real estate experience and very quickly has become one of our most successful sales professionals. I admire his steadfast devotion to his customers and to his business.”

WEICHERT, REALTORS® – The Franzese Group has been a Weichert affiliate since 2006 and has two office branches. Lawrence works out of the office located at 1524 86th Street in Brooklyn. He serves all of Brooklyn and specializes in Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Gravensend, Sunset Park, Park Slope, Coney Island and Downtown Brooklyn.

About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) has grown steadily since Jim Weichert, co-president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, named Martin J. Rueter as president. The two collaborated in 2001 to create a business model for franchisee ownership candidates described as “a clearly defined operating system for marketing and managing a real estate business.” WREA announced its first affiliate in 2002, was identified in 2005 by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the fastest growing U.S. franchises, and is ranked the #2 traditional residential real estate franchise in Entrepreneur’s 2015 Franchise 500®. WREA has offices serving some 250 markets in 37 states. For more information about Weichert, visit www.weichert.com.

About Weichert, Realtors®

Since 1969, Weichert, Realtors has grown from a single office into one of the nation’s leading providers of homeownership services by putting its customers first. A family of full-service real estate and financial services companies, Weichert helps customers buy and sell both residential and commercial real estate, and streamlines the delivery of mortgages and home and title insurance. Weichert leverages its customer website, www.weichert.com, one of the most visited real estate websites in the nation, to help families and individuals realize the dream of homeownership through quick and easy access to listing information and the services of its real estate professionals nationwide. For more information, Weichert’s customer service center can be reached at 1-800-USA-SOLD. Weichert franchised offices are independently owned and operated.

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